The first sentencing decision has been released following the... read more
The first sentencing decision has been released following the Whakaari/White Island eruption and WorkSafe’s prosecutions relating to this. A charter...
Personal liability for Directors – a cautionary tale from the South
In a recent case, A Labour Inspector v Southern Taxis Limited... read more
In a recent case, A Labour Inspector v Southern Taxis Limited [2021] NZCA 705, former directors of a Dunedin taxi...
General / March 24, 2022
Australia: Significant Fine for Volunteer Death
An Australian Council who pleaded guilty to health and safety... read more
An Australian Council who pleaded guilty to health and safety breaches has been fined $750,000 AUD (half the maximum penalty)...
General / February 17, 2022
Juggling Immigration and Employment Law Obligations: Court decision issued
The Employment Court has decided a challenge to the Employment... read more
The Employment Court has decided a challenge to the Employment Relations Authority (Authority) decision Dilshaad Gill v Restaurant Brands Limited, which...
General / February 17, 2022
Case Update – Rocket Lab Limited
In a recent Employment Relations Authority decision, a senior... read more
In a recent Employment Relations Authority decision, a senior employee was dismissed from his role at Rocket Lab Limited, without any...
Cases / June 18, 2021
Real nature of relationships – Builder held to be employee not independent contractor
In a new case from the Employment Court (Court), Barry v CI Builders... read more
In a new case from the Employment Court (Court), Barry v CI Builders Limited, a builder was held to be...
Cases / June 18, 2021
The Evolving Landscape for Independent Contractors – Uber Drivers
Something to work into the conversation during your next Uber... read more
Something to work into the conversation during your next Uber ride home is the recent Employment Court case confirming that Uber...
Cases / February 23, 2021
Case summary: Breach of settlement
The Employment Relations Authority (Authority) has ordered Presbyterian... read more
The Employment Relations Authority (Authority) has ordered Presbyterian Support Central Charitable Trust (Trust) to pay penalties for breach of a...
Cases / November 18, 2020
Modern slavery in New Zealand
Modern slavery is a topical issue in New Zealand, as seen in... read more
Modern slavery is a topical issue in New Zealand, as seen in a recent case in Hawkes Bay, where an...
Cases / August 21, 2020
New Case Law on Wage Payments and COVID-19 Subsidy
Two recent Employment Relations Authority decisions concerning... read more
Two recent Employment Relations Authority decisions concerning the government COVID-19 wage subsidy (in Raggett & Ors v Eastern Bay of...
Cases / July 22, 2020